Tendai Morris, affectionately known as the “Hair Whisperer,” has been a cornerstone in the hair care industry for over 30 years. Morris is the visionary and owner of Healthy Hair Solutions. As an entrepreneur, hair stylist, and barber, Tendai brings a wealth of knowledge as an educator in the science of Black hair care. Tendai…
Discover how collaboration between STL Black Biz and Dynasty Media is helping to empower and grow local businesses in the community. A series of thoughts, images, and even strong emotions about African American business enterprises stirred within Eleanie Campbell during the Ferguson Riots in 2014. It was because of those feelings that STLBlackBiz.com was birthed, and the St. Louis Black Businesses directory came into focus. STL Black Biz was founded by Campbell as…
Meet Brande Thomas, of Scents for Less by Brande. Brande Thomas Talks Good Scents. Thomas is a black female entrepreneur who is making a name for herself throughout the St. Louis area. Scents for Less by Brande offers perfume products in an array of price ranges to fit different budgets. Thomas was recently named and…
5 Things You Can Do Instead of Bad Talking All Black Businesses. So recently I came across an old article that I posted here at STL Black Biz. I came across a YouTube video that popped up in my timeline. The title was “I Can’t Support Black Businesses”. So of course, being the person that…
David Ruggles, First African-American Bookstore Owner David Ruggles was the first African American to own a bookstore. Ruggles promoted several publications that supported the end of slavery. This was astonishing when at the time in many places blacks were not allowed to read. In 1835 a white anti-abolitionist mob burned down his stores. Ruggles traveled…
The story of the man behind Homer G. Phillips Hospital is familiar to some, but a mystery to many. Interestingly, Homer Gilliams Phillips was not a physician; he was actually an attorney in the St. Louis region. Born John Wesley Phillips in Sedalia, Missouri, in 1880, he studied law at Howard University and later practiced…
Meet the Black Seed Brothers Bringing Freshness to the NYC. The Black Seed Brothers are bringing seeded watermelons to NYC. In the bustling urban landscape of New York City, a unique and inspiring story of Black entrepreneurship and serving the community has emerged from a company known as Black Seed Brothers. It was founded with…
Snoop Dogg and Jack in the Box Team Up Snoop Dogg and Jack in the Box team up brings the two together to offer the public a new food combo. The meal was offered until August 6th and we’re not sure if it will be back anytime soon. Snoop’s Munchie Meal includes popular menu items.…
Immortal Designs is more than an Event Design Company. When holding an event, we all want an environment that exudes glamor, class, and even a little fun. Well, meet Sheree Lewis, the owner of Immortal Designs & Events who can bring all of that and more. As the owner of STL Black Biz and a…
LA County May Return Beach Property Back to Rightful Black Owners Willa and Charles Bruce purchased beachfront property at what is known as Manhattan Beach. The family originally bought the property to use as a beach resort for Blacks in 1912. In 1929 the Manhattan Beach City Council seized the property stating that it was…